Apr 21, 2014
Dr. Lazar is an Associate Researcher in the Psychiatry Dept at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. The focus of her research is the beneficial effect of yoga and meditation. In the interview we discussed the effect of meditation on the brain and how meditation might be beneficial to […]
Apr 7, 2014
Dr. Sofer and I discuss the importance of being an advocate for physical therapy and the importance of the APTA. Why should you join the APTA? What does the association do for the average PT at the state and national level? You will find out what legislative issues the APTA and specifically the New York […]
Mar 31, 2014
Dr. Griffiths and I discuss the role of psychology in the treatment of patients with chronic pain. What is her approach to therapy with chronic pain patients? hoe does she reach those patients who might be resistant to talk therapy? What tools does she incorporate into her practice? What are signs and symptoms a physical […]
Feb 19, 2014
Dr. Ridgeway and I talk about all things acute care physical therapy. Some of the imortant points covered in the interview are: 1) What is acute care PT and what is the value? 2) Is acute care just “walking” with a patient? 3) How do you make a connection with an acute care patient in […]
Feb 3, 2014
Alex is a sensory integration occupational therapy assistant. We discussed what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is and how it differs from autism. Alex shared how he treats children with SPD using play as therapy. We discussed the importance of parent or guardian participation in patient care and how to set up a sensory gym in […]
Jan 27, 2014
Nathan and I talk about how to start good habits when you are in PT school that can carry over to when you are a working physical therapist. Nathan gives some great advice on how to find that ever important school/life balance. We also talk about when it might be right to start your own […]
Jan 20, 2014
TJ and I talk about how DPT students can become advocates for the physical therapy profession. We also discuss the importance of mentorship and how to go about finding a mentor. We discussed the Service learning Clinic at Rutgers University and how it is helping DPT students gain valuable clinical experience and provide a much […]
Jan 13, 2014
Elan and I talk about the program he helped to develop at H & D Physical Therapy called Retrain Pain. The program is a biopsychosocial based program that includes neuroscience pain education in a very practical way for chronic pain patients. We also discuss motivational interviewing and how that is important when dealing with a […]
Oct 13, 2013
Drs. Joseph Brence and Francois Prizinsky talk about their new algorithm M.I.P. discus the following: ● Introduction to Motor Control ● Explanation of our historical understanding of motor control ● Where did we go wrong… ● What do we know to be truth ● Introduction of Motivation, Input, Plan (MIP) ● Clinical Examples of ease […]
Jul 15, 2013
In this episode I talk a little bit more about what I do everyday! I talk about how I came to own and operate a private home health business. In this episode I share I used some of the lessons I learned from Marie Forleo’s B-school to grow my business over the past year. I […]
Jul 1, 2013
John Barbis is a private physical therapist and serves as a board member for the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society. John and I discussed the wonderful work that the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society is doing for both the genreal public and the medical community. John then give us some very practical tips on how to use […]
Jun 24, 2013
Alan Siegel is one of the best-known figures in the branding industry and a longtime advocate of clarity and simplicity in communications. In 2011, Alan created Siegelvision, a new strategic branding and communications consultancy that champions clarity above all. Alan is also the founder and chairman emeritus of global branding agency Siegel+Gale. Alan and I […]
Jun 17, 2013
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher and author. She is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts, and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (lovingkindness) are the foundations of her work. Sharon and I talked […]
Jun 10, 2013
Adriaan and I discussed the ins and outs of central sensitization. Adriaan shares his knowledge on what central sensitization is, how it can be diagnosed and what the role of the physical therapist is in the treatment. Adriaan is a wealth of knowledge and has the ability to take these very complex ideas and break […]
May 20, 2013
Eric and I discussed big picture issues and policies affecting physical therapists now. We talked about therapy caps via insurance companies, lack of true direct access in most states, and lack of the use of technology in the profession…amongst other issues. This was a fun discussion and Eric is a real pro! We also had […]
May 13, 2013
Stephanie, Holly and I discuss the important issues to DPT students now. The ladies gave tips on how to pick the right DPT program for you, how to choose the right clinical rotation, what they felt was missing from their PT curriculum and finally how to stand out when interviewing for your first job. The […]
May 6, 2013
In this episode I review the Simple Contact course given by Barrett Dorko in NYC 2 weeks ago. I discussed the course with Barrett Dorko, PT; Erica Meloe, PT and personal trainers Ben Sabo and Matthew Danziger. It was a great course based on neuroscience principles that I was immediately able to take to my […]
Apr 29, 2013
This is part 2 of my interviews on the cash based physical therapy model. Dr. Carter ad I discussed how to get new referrals to your business and how to network the right way. We also discussed the practical day to day running of a cash based business (i.e. how many patients per day, rates, […]
Apr 23, 2013
This show is part one of a 2 part show on cash based (non-insurance based) physical therapy practices. Ann, Allan and I discussed the pros and cons of a cashed based practice, why they decided to go with the cash based model, the importance of a mentor, and the big “mistake” they made when growing […]
Apr 15, 2013
Francesca and I discussed how and why she made the move from teaching group yoga classes to private one-on-one sessions with clients. She then shared with us the principles of her yoga teacher training course on how to teach yoga in the home or office. Highlights include how to create the yoga space and communications […]
Apr 8, 2013
We discussed what is an evidenced based practice, how to keep your profits up witht he changes in insurance, what does it mean to have a “niche ” in physical therapy, and the omportance f having a mentor for your nusiness (even if that mentor is not in the phyiscal therapy business). This show is […]
Apr 1, 2013
Dustienne and I discuss how yoga can help with the treatment of pelvic pain. We also talk about the importance of the breathe not only in yoga but in everyday life as a way to reset our nervous system. Dustienne even take us through a short breathing exercise that you can do anytime.
Mar 25, 2013
Dr. Hagins and I discuss his current research into yoga and its effects on blood pressure. We also talk about how breathing effects the abdominal cavity and back and pelvic pain. We also talk about the different types of yoga and what might be the best type for you.
Mar 18, 2013
Jovanka shares with us how to eat healthy and organic on a budget and she compared the popular “cleanses” on the market today. We also discussed her new program called the Clean Foods Diet Method. For more info on this program go to http://cleanfoodsdietmethod.com/
Mar 11, 2013
Bobby and I discuss some common reasons why people aim for but often do not achieve the health and wellness goals they set for themselves. And, we give advice on possible solutions for the health care professional to motivate their client and for the clients themselves.